Milk vs White Russian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Milk takes 5 of 7 categories.
MilkChoose it for a lactonic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
White RussianChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Milk5/7
White Russian2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Milk
- Community sentiment
- Milk
- Longevity
- Milk
- Sillage & projection
- White Russian
- Value for money
- Milk
- Versatility
- White Russian
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Milk
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MilkBath & Body WorksWhite RussianDemeter FragranceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 514 votes
Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 108 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
Category winnerMilkRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
438 votes
27%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
108 votes
Category winnerMilkMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMilk
SillageWhite Russian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMilkBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlactonic100%
sweet77%
vanilla53%
savory30%
sweet100%
vanilla83%
vodka65%
lactonic48%
coffee30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, lactonic and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MilkOatSugarWhipped Cream
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Whipped CreamVodkaSugarCoffee
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSugar and Whipped Cream. Durations are only published for White Russian, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer38
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring24
Summer24
Fall72
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerWhite RussianMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,841
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#17,377
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerMilkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMilk by Bath & Body Works is an aromatic scent for women that focuses on a comforting, lactonic profile. Featuring notes of creamy milk, oat, sugar, and whipped cream, this fragrance offers a gentle, cozy experience. It works well as a light daytime scent or a soothing choice for wearing around the house when you want…
Reviews →Demeter White Russian captures the exact aroma of an after-dinner cocktail poured over crushed ice. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable flash of grain vodka alongside a sugary syrup note. Do not overspray. Give it two minutes. The sharp alcohol edges quickly soften into a silky pool of whipped cream, warm coffe…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Milk or White Russian?
Milk takes 5 of 7 categories. Milk is rated 4.03/5 from 514 votes; White Russian is rated 3.93/5 from 108 votes. Choose Milk for a lactonic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose White Russian for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Milk or White Russian?
Milk lasts longest (Milk 48/100, White Russian 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Milk or White Russian?
White Russian projects furthest (White Russian 49/100, Milk 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Milk and White Russian smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, lactonic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sugar and Whipped Cream.
Is Milk or White Russian better for summer or winter?
For summer, Milk is the stronger pick. For winter, Milk is the stronger pick. White Russian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Milk and White Russian?
Milk features Milk, Oat, Sugar and Whipped Cream. White Russian features Whipped Cream, Vodka, Sugar and Coffee.
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